The City of Adelaide has called for comment on the Council’s draft Strategic Plan 2012-16, draft Integrated Movement Strategy (IMS) 2012-22 and draft 2012-13 Business Plan and Budget, which includes plans for Victoria Square.

 

Adelaide Council engaged the community in planning for the city twice last year through the Picture Adelaide project, receiving over 3,000 comments on what people love about the city, what they want to see created and improved which have been used to draft the plans.

 

The draft Strategic Plan sets out Council’s vision for the City under six outcomes for Adelaide around places, transport, liveability, creativity, sustainability and business.

 

The draft Integrated Movement Strategy proposes a new approach to transport by promoting transport choices. The draft 2012-13 Business Plan and Budget outlines Council’s funding for all projects and services over the next twelve months to initiate delivery of the Strategic Plan.

 

Development of the strategies has taken into account plans such as the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and also looked at research on trends affecting the city.

 

Council is proposing an allocation of $11.5m in 2012-13, and a further $8.5m in 2013-14, with construction starting as early as 2013.

 

The Masterplan includes a number of community-focused elements such as a gentle-sloping lawn area to accommodate major events and recreational activities, with seating terraces, shaded walkways, landscaping and a water play feature.

 

All of the draft plans are currently available for comment until 21st May, except the Integrated Movement Strategy which is available until the 8th June.

 

More information is at www.pictureadelaide.com.au.